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WALSH trust (West Auckland Living Skills Trust)

Mental Health Service

Today

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

West Auckland Living Skills Home Trust (WALSHtrust) is a non-government organisation providing a range of housing and recovery and community mental health services located in Henderson, West Auckland. More

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Housing & Recovery

We provide housing and recovery based services in West Auckland and Auckland City. The aim is to provide a safe and supportive home-like environment that lets you plan for your move into a more independent living situation. To this end, the services replicate, as closely as possible, the realities, responsibilities and obligations of a flat-sharing lifestyle. WALSHtrust staff work collaboratively with people to identify skills they would like to develop or learn, and also encourage greater interdependence, social connection and awareness of health and wellbeing. Staff provide 24 hour supervision.

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Counselling and support, Supported housing

Regions

West Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Clients are referred by local co-ordination services.

Description

We provide housing and recovery based services in West Auckland and Auckland City.

The aim is to provide a safe and supportive home-like environment that lets you plan for your move into a more independent living situation. To this end, the services replicate, as closely as possible, the realities, responsibilities and obligations of a flat-sharing lifestyle.

WALSHtrust staff work collaboratively with people to identify skills they would like to develop or learn, and also encourage greater interdependence, social connection and awareness of health and wellbeing.

Staff provide 24 hour supervision.

Employment Service

Our professional team of employment specialists will support each individual using a partnership approach to pursue their employment goals for as long as it takes; this is not sheltered work, nor work preparation, but 'real jobs for real pay'.

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Supported employment

Regions

East Auckland, South Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral

Referral Process

The Supported Employment service is for job seekers who have been referred to EmploymentWorks! from WINZ or self-referral. 

Description

Our professional team of employment specialists will support each individual using a partnership approach to pursue their employment goals for as long as it takes; this is not sheltered work, nor work preparation, but 'real jobs for real pay'.

He Kakano Ora

He Kākano Ora (‘seeds for life’) offers residential respite support for mothers to recover from mental health difficulties between the first trimester of pregnancy through to their baby turning one year of age. We also offer support to families in their homes. At He Kākano Ora we can: Support you with your individual goals Provide mental health support and promote wellness Help you to access appropriate community resources or groups Offer support in caring for your baby as required Assist with pregnancy and birth planning support Liaise and work with your clinical team and other agencies you chose to be involved Maintain your rights and dignity at all times The respite service is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our registered health professionals and experienced staff work alongside our mothers in our spacious home in Te Atatu which is well resourced. We provide a relaxing environment that promotes wellness and recovery and fosters attachment between mothers and their babies. We recognize that you drive your own recovery and our approach is based on helping you to identify and utilise your strengths. He Kākano Ora staff will also respect your cultural needs and ensure that you are in a safe environment that you can enjoy. Should you have any further questions or interest in the service we provide please contact the WALSH Trust team on ph. 09 836 1401.

Programme Areas

Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health

Programme Type

Maternal counselling and support

Regions

North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Our referrals come from maternal mental health services in the Waitemata DHB and Auckland DHB areas.

Description

He Kākano Ora (‘seeds for life’) offers  residential respite support for mothers to recover from mental health difficulties between the first trimester of pregnancy through to their baby turning one year of age.  We also offer support to families in their homes.

At He Kākano Ora we can:

  • Support you with your individual goals
  • Provide mental health support and promote wellness
  • Help you to access appropriate community resources or groups
  • Offer support in caring for your baby as required
  • Assist with pregnancy and birth planning support
  • Liaise and work with your clinical team and other agencies you chose to be involved
  • Maintain your rights and dignity at all times

The respite service is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our registered health professionals and experienced staff work alongside our mothers in our spacious home in Te Atatu which is well resourced. We provide a relaxing environment that promotes wellness and recovery and fosters attachment between mothers and their babies. We recognize that you drive your own recovery and our approach is based on helping you to identify and utilise your strengths. He Kākano Ora staff will also respect your cultural needs and ensure that you are in a safe environment that you can enjoy.

Should you have any further questions or interest in the service we provide please contact the WALSH Trust team on ph. 09 836 1401.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Public Transport

Within walking distance to Henderson Rail Station.

For public transport information visit www.at.govt.nz

Contact Details

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

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Street Address

8 Hickory Avenue
Henderson
Auckland 0612

Postal Address

PO Box 21865
Henderson
Auckland 0650

This page was last updated at 2:04PM on March 12, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by WALSH trust (West Auckland Living Skills Trust).